The
International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) serves as a regional
institute for training and research in population studies for the ESCAP region.
It was established in Bombay in July 1956. Till July 1970 it was known as the
Demographic Training and Research Centre (DTRC). In 1985 it was renamed as the
International Institute for Population Studies. At the time of establishment,
the institute was entrusted with the responsibility of undertaking training and
research in population study. Currently the Institute is engaged in three major
activities namely teaching, research and training.

The institute has from time to time, conducted short-term training
programmes for various organizations covering various themes and issues. The
training programmes have been sponsored by various organizations like WHO,
UNFPA, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Government of India, various state
governments, Department of Family Welfare, etc. The University Grants Commission
sponsored refresher courses have also been organized at IIPS. Training
programmes have also been conducted for senior level official, of the state
family welfare departments, for district family welfare officers, officials from
different NGOs and international agencies. Personnel from various Asian,
African, European countries like Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Iran,
Bhutan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Botswana, Kenya, Ethiopia,Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, etc.
The duration of the courses has also varied, from one weeks to four weeks. IIPS
conducts two kinds of training programmes, first one is as per the demand or
requirements of the external agencies (donor agencies) and second one is totally
designed by IIPS on core areas of population and health.

Some of the important areas of
short term training programmes are given below.